by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
Managing Constant Change Entrepreneurial environments cannot function without people who are comfortable with rapid growth and change. Most of the people you hire should not see security as a priority; they should, instead, get “jazzed by chaos.” But that’s not all...
by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
Empowering Your People Micromanaging comes naturally to entrepreneurs, but it frustrates employees and stifles growth. It’s important for leaders to empower their people to run the business and make decisions. With trust as its foundation, empowerment provides the...
by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
The Economics of Being Fair People at the bottom of the pay scale often struggle to support their families. You can help ease that stress by raising their hourly pay with a seemingly small amount. The benefits of your empathy are many, including saving the cost of...
by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
Benefits of Diverse Leadership Teams There is no longer any question that diverse leadership teams offer tremendous business benefits. Among other things, women add stronger interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and get things done, as well as a service...
by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
Benefits of a Strong Reputation Your employment brand, or reputation, communicates your culture, mission, and values, serving as a key decision point for whether people want to work for you or continue to work for you—or not. Regardless of company size, a strong...
by Kathleen Quinn Votaw | Oct 4, 2018
When to Hire and Fire When the right person walks in your door, don’t miss the rare opportunity to add exceptional talent to your team—hire him or her immediately. On the other hand, when you discover that you’ve made a mistake by hiring someone who is disrespectful,...
